Boulton, Watt and Murdoch

A gilded bronze statue of Matthew Boulton, James Watt and William Murdoch by William Bloye stood until recently on a plinth of Portland stone, outside the Register Office, in Birmingham, England.

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Gild - Bronze - Statue - Matthew Boulton - James Watt - William Murdoch - William Bloye - Plinth - Portland stone - Birmingham - England

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It is known locally as 'The Golden Boys' after its colour, or 'The Carpet Salesmen' after the partially-rolled-up plan of a steam engine which they are examining.

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It was unveiled in 1956, although preliminary designs were drawn up in 1938.

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1956 - 1938

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All three men were members of the Lunar Society.

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The statue has been removed for restoration and re-gilding, and is then planned to be relocated across the road in Centenary Square.

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